April 12, 2014

As my kids
get older, and I along with them, I realize there are a few places that
make me really happy. The ocean, the mountains, and the Monterey Bay
Aquarium top the list. I can really feel at peace there. There is
something euphoric about watching jellies pulse through the water or a
mola mola gently flapping its fins as it glides through the water. I can
daydream, or maybe it's just spacing out, while watching. I notice my
kids get the same way. I mean most of the time they're spazzing out with
excitement because something cool swam by, but I also catch moments of
calm.

After
a couple years, we decided to renew our membership. I didn't realize
how much I missed this place until I was recently there with my 4th
graders for a field trip. I knew I had to return with my kids, and make
it our special place we spend time at. I'm looking forward to "spacing
out" more often and really hoping to catch more of those small glimpses
of contentment in my children.

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Welcome! This blog is all about posting something simple...something that makes me smile, giggle, something that takes my breath away or lets out a sigh of relief. I'm going back to basics...back to the simple pleasures in life. I hope you'll follow my journey, and it inspires you to find what brings you joy in life.